MailGate runs on a single PC and can control either dial-up or broadband Internet connections. All of the other workstations on your network can collect mail and connect to the Internet through the service that MailGate provides.

For more information about what MailGate can do, check out the Features.

MailGate and broadband connections
If you have routed broadband, or any other routed (non-dial-up) connection, MailGate has a number of powerful features that can benefit your network.

Control and monitor Web and mail access for each individual user.

Manage your e-mails with MailGate's extensive mail handling features.

Preserve your download allowances by ensuring local mail stays local and by using MailGate's Web cache.

Strong security options help protect your network from hackers and viruses, particularly if you use MailGate as a gateway.

Easy to use local mail service helps minimise support costs and complications.

MailGate and dial-up networking
If you don't have broadband in your area, and have to use a modem, or your broadband setup makes use of dial-up networking, you can benefit from MailGate's powerful features in a number of ways.

By installing MailGate on the PC that connects to the Internet, take advantage of the following key features:

Give all your users mail and Internet access through a single dial-up connection.

To avoid the costs of a router, or needing a modem and phone line on every desktop.